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Martin Barre is a guitarist, flautist and saxophonist. Born on November 17, 1946, Martin Barre is from Birmingham, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 79.
My Take
Martin Barre is the kind of musician I find myself rooting for instinctively. As the lead guitarist of Jethro Tull from 1969 right through to their 2011 dissolution, he was the steady spine behind a band famous for its flamboyant frontman. What strikes me most is his quiet versatility, handling flute and saxophone too, yet never grabbing the spotlight. To me he embodies the irreplaceable craftsman, the player whose riffs define a sound without ever demanding the credit. I have enormous respect for artists who choose consistency and service over ego, and Barre is a textbook example of that rare and admirable discipline.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Martin Barre
- Name (Japanese)
- マーティン・バー
- Reading
- まーてぃん・ばー
- Born
- November 17, 1946 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- guitarist / flautist / saxophonist / musician / composer
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.martinbarre.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin%20Barre
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q454309
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Barre born?
Born November 17, 1946 (age 79).
Where is Martin Barre from?
Martin Barre is from Birmingham, United Kingdom.
What does Martin Barre do?
Martin Barre works as guitarist, flautist, saxophonist, musician, composer.
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